Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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